Nature’s Numbers and Patterns
If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by nature’s recurring numbers and patterns, you’re not alone. This month, the Arizona Science Center presents “A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature” so you can find out how it all adds up! General admission + $6.95–$8.95. 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 602-716-2000; azscience.org
In the Company of Women
Phoenix Art Museum has rummaged through the storage rooms to assemble this show from the permanent collection, featuring about 50 works by women artists in the 20th and 21st centuries, including Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe. $18; discounts available for students, seniors and children. 1625 N. Central Ave. 602-257-1222, phxart.org
CreateSpace & Math Gaming Day
Kids ages 5 to 11 are invited to bring their creativity and build geckobots, snap circuitry, K'Nex, marble mazes and more. Mathnasium of Cave Creek will host stations from 2–4 p.m. RSVP. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 1–4 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org
First Friday in the Galleries
Browse Sedona Gallery Association galleries and meet highlighted artists, take in special exhibits and fun art events. Enjoy light refreshments and begin your weekend with an exploration of Sedona’s exciting art scene! Free. See website for featured locations. 5–8 p.m. sedonagalleryassociation.com
Grape Train Escape
Verde Canyon Railroad presents the Grape Train Escape as a tribute to great wines of the Grand Canyon State. Enjoy a sampling of Arizona Stronghold wines and enjoy complimentary specialty dishes and hors d’oeuvres. $99. 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale. 1 p.m. 800-582-7245; verdecanyonrr.com
69th Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture
Flagstaff’s Museum of Northern Arizona presents work from more than 70 Navajo artists, storytellers and cultural interpreters from many clans. Meet basket makers creating works on-site, join rug weavers, silversmiths, potters, painters and storytellers to learn about the Navajo way of living in harmony and hike with a Navajo ethno botanist. There’s plenty to do...
Payson Food Truck Festival
Head up to Rim Country for a weekend of fun as ASU football touches down in Payson. The Payson Food Truck Festival features dozens of food trucks with something for everyone, live music, a kids’ zone and more. Free. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Green Valley Park, 1000 W. Country Club, Payson. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. 928-472-5110; paysonrimcountry.com
Teddy Bear Tea
Little ones and their favorite bears are invited to join Goldilocks for storytime at this fourth annual tea party. Afternoon tea for adults, nursery tea and gift bag for littles are included. Adults $25; Children $15; Bears free. RSVP. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Carefree. 3–5 p.m. 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com
My Beloved World
This riveting Herberger Lunchtime Theater presentation is based on the coming-of-age memoir by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who grew up in a Bronx housing project and went on to attend Princeton and Yale. $7. Herberger Theater Kax Stage, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. See website for show times. herbergertheater.org
A Walk in the Park
Cave Creekers Paul Diefenderfer and Kerry Ecker hiked down the tanner trail in the east portion of the Grand Canyon. Six days and 120 miles later they exited the South Bass Trail. Come experience the story through their own words. RSVP by phone. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 2:30–4 p.m....